AAT Trainee Accountant

Company: Recruitment Solutions
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Location: Eastbourne
Job Description:

Overview

A well‑established and welcoming firm of Chartered Accountants is looking to recruit a new AAT Trainee into their Eastbourne office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive practice that places real emphasis on staff development, study progression and long‑term career paths. The role would suit someone with around one year (or more) of practice experience who is looking to continue developing their technical skills across bookkeeping and accounts preparation, while progressing through AAT qualifications. This role is Monday‑Friday with flexible hours if required.

Salary is dependent on experience/qualifications. Higher salaries can be discussed.

Duties

  • Day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
  • Preparation of VAT returns and assistance with management accounts
  • Supporting the preparation of year‑end accounts
  • Maintaining accurate client records and liaising with clients where required
  • Assisting senior team members with ad‑hoc accounting and administrative tasks
  • Developing knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage

What we’re looking for

A successful candidate will have some experience in UK accountancy practice and be keen to be AAT qualified. Living within a 1‑hour commute of Eastbourne is essential.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026